US retail sales strong in February; an increase in the price of petrol will affect spending

Column chart titled 'Monthly change in US retail sales'

Retail sales increased by 0.6% in February Basic sales earn 0.5%; a large tax refund guarantees spending Production increases in March, but the supply chain continues to deteriorate WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) – U.S. retail prices rose by the most in seven months in February as car prices rose and temperatures soared, but rising gasoline … Read more

Supermarket bosses meet Rachel Reeves amid severe food price warning

The UK economy has seen slow growth under Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Wednesday 01 April 2026 2:24 pm | Updated: Wednesday 01 April 2026 6:32 pm Executives say the government’s tax policies create an unnecessary burden Bosses from some of the UK’s biggest supermarkets met with Chancellor Rachel Reeves on emergency cost of health talks on Wednesday, amid warnings that food prices could rise to double figures … Read more

The Price of War

The Price of War

In early March, gas prices went up almost overnight. Propane prices soon followed. Anyone who uses gasoline for their car, truck, generator, or home heating will soon feel the change in their bank account. Reason is not magic; it is a global energy system that deals with conflicts. When tensions rise in the Middle East, … Read more

Current Ethereum price for March 31, 2026 | Good luck

Current Ethereum price for March 31, 2026 | Good luck

At 8:45 am Eastern time today, one Ethereum (ETH) is priced at $2,049.85. That marks a drop of $21.05 from yesterday morning—but an increase of about $228 compared to this time last year. The price of Ethereum % Change Ethereum price yesterday $2,070.90 -1.01% Ethereum price last month $1,926.41 + 6.40% The price of Ethereum … Read more

Current oil price as of March 31, 2026 | Good luck

Current price of oil as of March 31, 2026

As of 8:30 a.m. ET today, oil is trading at $110.69 per barrel, based on the Brent benchmark that we’ll explain in a moment. That’s 41 cents below yesterday morning’s rate—but about $35 more than last year. The price of oil per barrel % Change The price of oil yesterday $111.10 -0.36% The price of … Read more

Gold price today, Tuesday, March 31: Gold price gains after report that Trump is considering pulling out of the war

Gold price today, Tuesday, March 31: Gold price gains after report that Trump is considering pulling out of the war

Gold (GC=F) June futures opened at $4,538.90 a troy ounce on Tuesday, down 0.4% from Monday’s closing price of $4,557.50. The price of gold rose in early trading. The price of gold continues to respond to headlines about the Iran war. The yellow metal showed some strength on Tuesday after President Trump was reportedly ready … Read more

House price increase in March ‘could be the calm before the storm’

House price increase in March 'could be the calm before the storm'

House price growth picked up in March, but conflicts in the Middle East have clouded the economic outlook and could lead to a slowdown in the housing market, according to the report. Annual growth in UK house prices rose to 2.2% in March, up from 1.0% in March, the National Institute for Construction reported. Property … Read more

Current Ethereum price for March 30, 2026 | Good luck

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At 8:45 am Eastern Time on March 30, 2026, the price of Ethereum (1 ETH) is $2,070.90. That marks an increase of $70.70 since yesterday morning – and an increase of about $264 compared to last year. The price of Ethereum % Change Ethereum price yesterday $2,000.20 +3.53% Ethereum price last month $1,926.41 +7.50% The … Read more

Current oil price as of March 30, 2026 | Good luck

Current oil price as of March 30, 2026 | Good luck

As of 8:30 a.m. ET today, oil was trading at $111.10 per barrel (using Brent as a benchmark, which we’ll get into in a moment). That’s 16 cents lower than yesterday morning and an increase of $37.69 last year. The price of oil per barrel % Change The price of oil yesterday $111.26 -0.14% The … Read more

Gold price today, Tuesday, March 31: Gold price gains after report that Trump is considering pulling out of the war

Gold price today, Tuesday, March 31: Gold price gains after report that Trump is considering pulling out of the war

Gold (GC=F) June futures opened at $4,538.90 a troy ounce on Tuesday, down 0.4% from Monday’s closing price of $4,557.50. The price of gold rose in early trading. The price of gold continues to respond to headlines about the Iran war. The yellow metal showed some strength on Tuesday after President Trump was reportedly ready … Read more